Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
7 days ago
Aurora
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: CVICU, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/05/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Aurora, CO 80045! Join a top healthcare team at a leading regional hospital, specializing in Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) services including open-heart surgeries, ventricular assist devices, heart and lung transplants, ECMO, aortic aneurysm repair, and advanced vascular and thoracic procedures. This travel nursing job offers you the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility while enjoying the vibrant Aurora community and easy access to Colorado's Rocky Mountains.\n \n\nTravel Nurse Job Details\n\n • Assignment Type: Travel RN\n, • Location: Aurora, Colorado 80045 (Denver metro area)\n, • Start Date: December 1, 2025\n, • End Date: March 2, 2026\n, • Duration: 13-week contract\n, • Shifts: 3x12-hour rotating shifts (days: 07:00–19:30; nights: 19:00–07:30)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule\n, • Unit: Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU), 24 beds\n, • Charting System: Epic EMR\n, • Scrub Color: Navy\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary: $2040 - $2100\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU, CTICU, or critical care nursing experience\n, • Active Colorado RN license or Compact State RN license\n, • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS and ACLS certifications\n, • NIHSS certification preferred\n, • Experience with Epic charting preferred\n, • Trauma Level II hospital experience required\n, • Ability to float to similar critical care units as needed\n, • Previous charge nurse experience preferred\n\n\nCVICU Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a 24-bed CTICU\n, • Manage post-operative patients following open-heart surgery, ventricular assist device placement, heart and lung transplants, ECMO, and other advanced procedures\n, • Administer and titrate vasoactive medications, ensuring complete cardiopulmonary support\n, • Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, arterial blood gases, and hemodynamic parameters\n, • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver holistic patient care and achieve optimal outcomes\n, • Float to other critical care units as required by facility needs\n, • Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR\n We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Planet Healthcare Job ID #432921. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CVICU About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus